Perfect place to have a short vacation. The place is so relaxing, so quiet and so peaceful. The beach is just a few steps away from the rooms.

Arvioitu: 21 huhtikuuta 2017

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6,0

Florence, Alankomaat

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, maaliskuu 2017

Keskitasoa parempi”

The cottage was nice (4 persons). It was clean. The area wasn't nice though. Hard getting there. Getting back was even worse. No vehicles were here because it's a bit far from the main road. Staff didn't help to get us a trycicle or anything. And the small "beach" the resort had was viewing Davao City, so it wasn't pretty. For 1 night it was fine. But won't come back here anymore. The beautiful beaches are at the other side of this island.

Arvioitu: 30 maaliskuuta 2017

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8,8

Jeeka, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, maaliskuu 2017

Erinomainen”

Must serve water for free, complementary for ordering food to there resto

Arvioitu: 20 maaliskuuta 2017

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10,0

Clarence, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana - 2 makuuhuonetta neljälle

Majoittui yhden yön, maaliskuu 2017

not for money but for quality....”

I will make my review short, straight to d point and simple.. very well maintained resort, food is very affordable and delicious.. every guest have their own assigned staff and ours is ATE LET a worth to keep employee, we are very speechless on her care, assistance and friendliness to the guest even we request a lot of stuff.. Their resort is clean, organize and quiet.. To Sir Juaqin (not sure if i spell it right) from the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU for being a very friendly and nice owner.. Belatee Happy Birthday din po.. We wont forget how you share your success in life and inspired us on how to plant things in life.. Again Chema's by the Sea 2thumbs up and you let us crave to come back again there.. God bless!!! Salute!!

Arvioitu: 12 maaliskuuta 2017

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8,0

Rio, Iso-Britannia

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, maaliskuu 2017

Paradise within the city's reach”

Clean and quiet place. Perfect place to relax. Beach is clean and gorgeous!❤ staff are very polite and helpful. Food has good value for money. Easy to go to. My family loved it!

Arvioitu: 05 maaliskuuta 2017

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8,0

Darwin, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, heinäkuu 2016

Best option”

Best value to your money

Arvioitu: 01 helmikuuta 2017

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9,6

Josephine, Filippiinit

Pariskunta

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, tammikuu 2017

Quiet place ”

Staff very friendly, good food, clean room and nice beach n pool over all
Happy will Definitely come back

Arvioitu: 28 tammikuuta 2017

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9,2

Rachelle, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, joulukuu 2016

Place and Service is great!”

The place itself is like where island mountain meeting the sea. Cabanas, cottages and rooms are well designed. The design theme makes me feel like I'm somewhere in Cambodia or Thailand.
They assign a lady "butler" for each cottage on a 2 - 3 to 1 butler ratio. The service we got from Beth is great. She checks us in, cleans up the cottage, takes our orders, serves us our meals and she said she will also be booking tours for us if we opted to.

Arvioitu: 30 joulukuuta 2016

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8,8

Rosario, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, marraskuu 2016

a very good resort...”

the place is very nice,private and relaxing...if given the chance, will definitely come back...

Arvioitu: 02 joulukuuta 2016

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8,0

Meldy, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa isompia lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui 3 yötä, huhtikuu 2015

One of the Best Resorts I've Been”

A must stay place especially for family. They have a swimming pool and beach. Food is good too. Highly recommended.

Arvioitu: 22 marraskuuta 2016

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9,6

Jazel, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, lokakuu 2016

FANTASTIC STAY!”

My friends and I had so much fun in this private resort. The owner was so nice to us! Great service, helpful staff and good food!

Arvioitu: 22 marraskuuta 2016

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9,2

MICHELLE, Filippiinit

Liikematkustaja

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui 2 yötä, helmikuu 2016

Worth going back to”

The place is simple, laid back and worth the trip. It has a very private vibe, with a personal touch as the staff are always ready to help or assist with whatever you need. The facilities, room and food are also fabulous. I'm already planning my next trip there.

Arvioitu: 13 marraskuuta 2016

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8,0

rommel, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, marraskuu 2016

Great stay ”

Good service great area il be comming back

Arvioitu: 12 marraskuuta 2016

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9,2

Kristiaan, Yhdysvallat

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui 2 yötä, lokakuu 2016

worth every penny you spent”

A truly relaxing place to be a worry free vacation everything you need from the food to the drinks and a staff that is so accomodating thanks to Leziel one of the staff that is always there to make sure everything we need is being taken care off..a highly recommend resort

Arvioitu: 22 lokakuuta 2016

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9,6

Trisha, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana - 2 makuuhuonetta neljälle

Majoittui 4 yötä, lokakuu 2016

Nice place and great staff!”

The place is perfect for a relaxing vacation. Good food and value for money. The room where we stayed is also very cozy and the AC works well. My only issue was the bidet in the toilet was leaking.
The staff are all very attentive to our needs and the owner was also very nice to the guest, he even hung out with us. Truly and amazing time and would love to go back with to bring my kid.

Arvioitu: 18 lokakuuta 2016

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7,6

Abdul, Saudi-Arabia

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui 2 yötä, lokakuu 2016

the beach was clean and white ”

the beach was clean and white and it is near to davao

Arvioitu: 16 lokakuuta 2016

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4,4

reviemelyn, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, lokakuu 2016

Chemas sucks”

No maintenance ,lots of cats , overrated ,
'My rate is 6.0 needs improvement, expensive room rate with old and dirty place , no maintenance at all .

Arvioitu: 09 lokakuuta 2016

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9,2

Melanie, Etelä-Korea

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, syyskuu 2016

Our stay at Chema's by the Sea Beach Resort”

Our stay there was very accommodating and relaxing. The staff are friendly and they assisted you whenever you have some concern. The food was delicious and reasonable but I do hope they have much more choices to choose from. I will recommend this resort to my relatives and friends.

Arvioitu: 19 syyskuuta 2016

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9,2

Wilfred, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa isompia lapsia

Cottage 8 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, elokuu 2016

Relax by the beach”

Filled with trees thus very relaxing

Arvioitu: 11 elokuuta 2016

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9,6

Sierra, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa isompia lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui 2 yötä, heinäkuu 2016

Feels like bali”

This is a fantastic place! Their staff are very nice and smiling all the time. They made sure our stay was enjoyable. Value for money. Beds are comfortable and beach is nice. Will stay here again!

Arvioitu: 01 elokuuta 2016

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9,2

Gloreina, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, heinäkuu 2016

Friendly Staff”

Hope that there would also be shampoos and toothbrushes/paste included in the bathroom.

Arvioitu: 20 heinäkuuta 2016

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8,4

Alain, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, heinäkuu 2016

A small and rustic beach and garden resort for privacy and relaxation”

This is my 2nd time to stay at Chema's. First time was in 2014. Similar to 2 years ago, the place remains to feel like a secret rustic beach resort for those who just want serenity and relaxation away from everything. You can swim in the pool or in the fine sand beach. You can also sit/lie down and relax in the shore or in your villa.
The rooms look very rustic but are kept clean and well maintained. The beach shore is quite short but is sufficient since they resort only accommodates few people anyway. Food service might take a while so you just have to order around 30 minutes earlier.
I'll definitely be back here another time when I want a quick beach getaway.

Arvioitu: 18 heinäkuuta 2016

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8,4

Jessica, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cottage 8 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, kesäkuu 2016

Loved it!”

Relaxing stay. Weather was great so we got to swim in the pool and the beach. Food was yummy. Staff was very accommodating. It's my second time and will definitely go back for a third.

Arvioitu: 30 kesäkuuta 2016

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6,8

David, Australia

Pariskunta

Cabana

Majoittui 3 yötä, kesäkuu 2016

Nice place”

Nice place but a bit far to get too . Staff were very friendly especially Beth .
Food was good , reasonably priced . Location views were good , beach was good and could swim in the ocean and also the pool .Would go back there .

Arvioitu: 28 kesäkuuta 2016

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9,6

Ariann, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cottage 8 henkilölle

Majoittui 2 yötä, toukokuu 2016

A sanctuary just 15 mins from Davao City”

The place is underrated. If anyone is looking for a place to just relax, chill, enjoy the company of your family, group---this is the place to be. The family cottage where we stayed is not very big but is enough for a short comfy stay. We all loved the beach and the salt water pool! The shore isnt much but the area is just perfect for a nice swim. We enjoyed the place a lot because it's very private and the service is personalized. They should add some more dishes in the menu though as there isnt much options.

Arvioitu: 31 toukokuuta 2016

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8,8

Hershie, Filippiinit

Pariskunta

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, toukokuu 2016

Very Satisfied”

Excellent place if you're looking for a place to really just relax and enjoy the sun, sand, and sea. Very private setting where you'll feel that you're secured. I guess rooms are relatively new and lacked the normal amenities you'd find in a Hotel. (e.g. no side tables, cabinet too small, shower area inside the bathroom a bit small, no phones/intercoms to call for service). Another issue was the numerous blackouts. They have an emergency generator but not really enough to power the a/c units. Although this, as what we have been told, is an island wide problem, so... But overall, we loved the place. We especially loved the service of one of the staffs. her name is Lenlen. Very accomodating and welcoming.

Food prices are reasonable. Each cottage has own private helper, who are very friendly and very willing to make your stay memorable. Not crowded, we had the beach all to our selves for most of the day.

Arvioitu: 18 toukokuuta 2016

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9,2

Blesilda, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui 3 yötä, maaliskuu 2016

Worth what you pay for”

We were there when the entire Samal Island had no electricity (the electricity cable that connected the island to the mainland got cut off). During our stay, the resort management implemented rotational brownouts (they were using two generators)during the day, at night they provided continuous supply of electricity, which is a relief to us since it's already summer. The staff assigned to us (every cabana has its own attendant) was very attentive which makes our stay comfortable. I would definitely return in the future.

Arvioitu: 30 maaliskuuta 2016

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7,7

Darrin, Yhdysvallat

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, maaliskuu 2016

Nice resort, friendly staff”

Staff service, good food, seaside location and saltwater pool.

Nice resort, family had a great time Could be better with a few minor improvements, specifically: poor carpentry - Windows/doors have large gaps which let in bugs and let out the A/C, including mosquitos (not good with small children). First hotel I have stayed at that didn't have a clothes rack/hangers. Ceiling fan blades were all weathered/warped and useless. Closet set up was poorly arranged. Water overpriced (they'll nickel and dime you with food/water prices). However, owner and staff were very nice and beautiful grounds/location/pool, so family had a good time. Bottom line ok resort that could easily be better with some very minor touches.

Arvioitu: 30 maaliskuuta 2016

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9,6

Divina, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa pieniä lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui 2 yötä, maaliskuu 2016

Awesome stay at Chema's ”

Memorable stay - we loved the food, staff, landscape, beach and its proximity to tourist spots in Samal and Davao. Will definitely go back!

Arvioitu: 27 maaliskuuta 2016

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10,0

Tonny, Ruotsi

Perhe, jossa isompia lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, maaliskuu 2016

Nice placering.”

God stay

Arvioitu: 27 maaliskuuta 2016

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5,7

Paula, Yhdysvallat

Yksinmatkustava

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, maaliskuu 2016

Better Communication”

Just average overall service

Alright except they should inform no WuFi & that they shut off the electricity every day for 3 hrs. Between 8a-11a every morning . If I had asked some questions I would not be informed.

Arvioitu: 23 maaliskuuta 2016

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8,0

Teri, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, maaliskuu 2016

private beach”

10 minutes from davao, private beach, nice resort

good beach

Arvioitu: 10 maaliskuuta 2016

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9,6

Teo, Filippiinit

Pariskunta

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, maaliskuu 2016

THE BEST SERVICE EVER”

we feel like kings and queens, sobrang accommodating at bait ng staff. will definitely go back :)

Arvioitu: 07 maaliskuuta 2016

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8,0

GRACE, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, helmikuu 2016

Perfect for a weekend travel”

Location, nice beach front, ambiance

Location was great, it is just a 10 min. boat ride from Davao City, ambiance is very good (quiet, peaceful and most of all beach front waters is very clean. Love the beach very much!

Arvioitu: 01 maaliskuuta 2016

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7,6

Josephine, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, helmikuu 2016

VERY NICE Hotel”

clean and nice hotel.food is delicious too.friendly staffs and quiet place. beach is clean and nice with an small cute infinity pool

Arvioitu: 29 helmikuuta 2016

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8,3

Sarah, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa isompia lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui 2 yötä, helmikuu 2016

The best next to Pearl Farm”

Serenity , interior design, fine sand

It was serene indeed! No need for water activities as the place itself will suffice. The design of the hotel is spacious, obviously designed for luxury. If you're sick and tired of usual hotel design, this would be your new style. Infinity pool is great place to take pics. Food was quite expensive with little servings, but it's ok. They have a sand bar during low tide. (It's fun to have low tide beach) we have seen corals from shallow water, no need to do scuba diving to see them. Just bring your snorkel gear. Enjoy the place, take a lot of pics with the nature!

Arvioitu: 21 helmikuuta 2016

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8,0

joanne, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, helmikuu 2016

Good service”

Please improve linen sheets and provide clean drinking water without a fee

Arvioitu: 14 helmikuuta 2016

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9,0

Maria, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui 2 yötä, tammikuu 2016

luxurious!”

privacy, ease, comfort

simply relaxing!

Arvioitu: 20 tammikuuta 2016

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9,0

Richard, Filippiinit

Pariskunta

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, tammikuu 2016

Resort worth falling in love with”

Cozy, relaxing, and good food

We have been to beach resorts from Pagudpud, La Union, Boracay, Puerto Galera, Iloilo, Cebu, Bohol, and smaller places in between. But none of them have made us fall in love with the place as much as Chema’s by the Sea resort. We picked this place as it was the best rated within our budget. But even if we had the budget, I would have no regrets picking this place compared to Pearl Farm or the other more expensive resorts on the island. Chema’s is definitely not high class or new, but it’s the most quaint and homey resort we’ve ever been to. It completely captures that beach cottage getaway feel you see in movies. There are only a few cottages in the resort so it’s never crowded. The beach is clear, clean, and made up of fine white sand. The two other resorts on either side of Chema’s don’t have beaches as beautiful as Chema’s; they are rocky and dirty. The service is courteous, fast, and personal.
A possible downside would be the isolation. It’s far from the main road so you’re pretty much confined to the resort unless you rent a motorcycle to go to the island’s other major attractions. With respect to food, this means you’ll have to order your meals mostly at the resort. But that’s okay too, because the food is great and value-for-money. Servings are large and the cooking is delicious. There is, however, no drinking water provided; you’ll have to buy bottled water from them. So you may want to bring drinking water with you when you come. There’s also no WiFi, but the disconnection actually contributes to the restful ambience of the resort.
The cottage itself looks old and a little worn, but for the resort’s age (14 years), it’s actually well maintained. The bathroom is modern. There’s a fridge, a decent TV, and even a DVD player with surround sound. The terrace overlooking the beach has a dining area and several sofas and lounge chairs where you can relax and just watch the beach and listen to the chill music playing from the resort’s speakers.

Arvioitu: 10 tammikuuta 2016

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8,7

Chona, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, heinäkuu 2015

Everything is good except for poor wifi”

1. room presentation

Arvioitu: 04 tammikuuta 2016

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7,7

Dorothy, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cottage 8 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, tammikuu 2015

Nice choice!”

The grounds are well-kept, the houses look dainty especially at night, the beach was clean and nice especially during high tide when you can just jump from the seawall into the clear blue sea.

We were a group of 8 and we got the biggest house to accomodate us. The interior was nice though the toilet's small and has a mismatch of tile colors. The food was also delicious though quite expensive for its quantity. You are allowed to bring food & drinks but with corkage which is twice the amount of the item, esp. liquor. It would be better if consumables wouldn't be that monopolised/expensive, and we could have enjoyed more of our stay with food and merriment on the beach.

Arvioitu: 02 joulukuuta 2015

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8,0

Lois, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cottage 8 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, marraskuu 2015

Nov 28-29, 2015”

Beachfront, food and room

The resort was ok but the management was not accommodating at all. We are asking a favor, even asking them to extend us another night but the owner kept on saying "there's a policy". I think the owner have the rights to change that to accommodate guests' request. Or he could have just said it in a nicer way. Another thing, they have no free water (even service water). I cannot believe that a 10,000 php worth of room doesn't have at least 1 free bottled water. This is the first time I experienced this.

Arvioitu: 01 joulukuuta 2015

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4,0

Charis, Filippiinit

Perhe, jossa isompia lapsia

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, lokakuu 2015

Nothing beyond physical beauty”

Beach. Beach. Beach.

Hmmm where do I even begin..First of all, pls take note that some my comments are greatly influenced by my experience from another resort in Samal Island that relatively have the same price.
On a positive note, the Chema's is truly a hidden gem in Samal Island. The beach was clean and pristine and the cottages were a bit old, but has a nice feel to it.
However, physical beauty aside, the resort has nothing more to offer. With the price of their accommodation, other resorts would already have breakfast included. This one doesn't have that. There were no shampoos and conditions inside the bathroom. In addition, there were cracks on the restroom door, cleary covered up by some sealant. If Chema's rated themselves as a 3 star accommodation, they should have a least provided complete toiletries. When we asked for an extra towel (since ours got really wet after swimming), they informed us that it would cost us extra!
The level of friendliness we received from the staff did not elevate our experience as well. One of them even told us that it was our fault we had difficulty finding our way to the place since we didn't call before heading to the resort. Newsflash, we did call beforehand but it is not our fault the resort doesn't even have a single signage in Samal Island. If you look at google maps, Chema's appears to be located in 2 different areas (one near Pearl Farm which is misleading). It is not their fault of course, but they should have known about this dilemma; hence, try to avoid misleading their costumers by placing directions. Even the gate entrance to the resort does not have a signage!! They should not assume that everyone knows their way around the area. Remember, a great number of costumers are tourists since they are a resort.
Overall, value for money was not met. Compared to the previous resort I've been to, with almost the same price, this is a let down.

Arvioitu: 03 marraskuuta 2015

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9,0

Angelica, Filippiinit

Yksinmatkustava

Cabana

Majoittui 2 yötä, syyskuu 2015

Relax at Chema's”

Comfort, relaxed, quiet

I loved my stay in Chema's. I was there to relax and enjoy the view/beach. That was exactly what I was able to do!

Arvioitu: 06 lokakuuta 2015

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9,7

Hanna, Filippiinit

Ryhmä

Cabana

Majoittui yhden yön, syyskuu 2015

soul searching 🙏”

Food, Staffs and rooms

Great!

Arvioitu: 21 syyskuuta 2015

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9,7

colin, Yhdysvallat

Pariskunta

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui 3 yötä, heinäkuu 2015

I like Chema's”

The cottage was great, the staff were excellent, the location was a thrill

Our stay at Chema's was very relaxing and private and everything was great. I give high recommendations of Chema's By The Sea To anyone wanting a peaceful get away.

Arvioitu: 29 heinäkuuta 2015

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9,7

Nicholas, Yhdysvallat

Pariskunta

Cottage 2 henkilölle

Majoittui yhden yön, kesäkuu 2015

Very Nice Hotel”

Staff, cleanliness, pool

If you research this hotel, there are some bad reviews. My experience was very positive. I only stayed at the hotel one night but it was a very good night. The staff has been constantly the number one complaint in all the reviews. So I went to the hotel with smile on my face and positive attitude and that's the same response I got back from them. I think it's the attitude of the guest that ignites the bad experience with any staff.
The hotel itself is a beautiful gem tucked away in the greens of the island. It's like the hotel was built around the trees....very cool. The pool is awesome. The beach is small but in high tide is very nice to swim in. I only stayed one night and the food we got was great. The fried chicken was perfect!
Helpful tip, when booking this hotel, arrange transport in advance with the hotel so you can get a transport from Davao at the Watergront Hotel. Much better than taking the Ferry.